Ashta - Prabhatpttan, Betul

Ashta is a village situated in the Prabhatpttan tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Multai and around 70 km from Betul. Asta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashta is 486253. The village covers a total geographical area of 1203.16 hectares and falls under the 460665 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ashta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Multai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ashta

As per Census 2011, Ashta village has a total population of 1,839 people, consisting of 934 males and 905 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,327 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ashta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ashta

Ashta is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ashta

Ashta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Multai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Ashta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Ashta is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ashta village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ashta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ashta village are given below:

FAQs about Ashta